Archive for May, 2009

The 28th | 8 to a Lamp Fundraiser Photobooth!

Remember this? Fun fact: I was cropped out of the other side of that photo. This is the magic of photography, people. We raised $4300 (and some pint glasses) that night. Enjoy these images from our photobooth at Keeler’s 8 to a Lamp Kickoff Event Fundraiser Extravaganza: [flash http://www.mattblumphotography.com/blog/flash/052809.swf w=800 h=563 mode=1]

The 27th | Paige’s Grad Party Photobooth!

How time flies. Am I right? Of course I am. (Ask Matt. He’s enjoying his “new invention,” the Coke Float.) Paige, one of our lovely seniors from last summer, will be graduating in June. Her mom (Hi, Annie!) called us in to get some extra fun images of their family and friends at Paige’s celebration. [...]

The 26th | Rachel + Bret | A Quick Preview

Rachel and Bret are from California but decided they’d have their wedding in the beautiful cities of Minneapolis + St. Paul.  And a good choice they made as the weather was perfect – which almost never happens.  There are so many amazing images it’s going to take me a bit to get through everything and [...]

The 21st | Sweet Sienna!

When we were in London for Heather Kerzner’s fabuolous 40th birthday party, we got to see our good friends Luke and Chantal.  They are two of the most amazing people you’ll ever meet and have done all kinds of fascinating things in their lives [touring with N'Sync (C), professional cricket player + boxer (L)].  They [...]

The 19th | Matt Blum Photography on ColinCowie.com

How exciting! Colin Cowie and his team were kind enough to ask us to be featured on their website in their ‘Fabulous Friends’ section. We’re very excited about the compliment and we’re looking forward to phase 2 in which they’re going to be publishing a few of our weddings on their main site. If you [...]

The 18th | Katie + Ross | An Engagement Session

Here’s a little preview from Katie [who I now think of as @loveka] + Ross’ session. This one I couldn’t wait to blog. Parking ramps, strangers, and signs found in a dumpster. Perfect.

The 18th | It’s A Great Monday

The Many Reasons Why This Week Has Started Off Well 01. I think the picture to the left is the best picture of me ever taken.  Thanks 8 To A Lamp! 02. I’ve got so many blog posts on deck, I shouldn’t be wasting time with this one: 8 To A Lamp photobooth!, Paige Hendrickson’s [...]

The 12th | Hear Some Music Wednesday Night | 8 To A Lamp Kickoff

That’s right, it’s my return to the stage.  To celebrate the kick-off of 8 To A Lamp I’ll be featuring the music of greats such as Kanye West, Sufjan Stevens, Dan Reeder, La Cabra Mecanica, and all kinds of other people you’ve never heard of.  John Richards and I will be playing switch-off sets for [...]

The 6th | Top Ten Current Albums

I decided I needed to make this [A-M] list of albums that I currently cannot live without.  I’ll follow up with N-Z tomorrow unless I forget.  Please add your own by leaving a comment! Andrew Bird – Noble Beast Band of Horses – Cease to Begin Colin Meloy – Sings Live! Common – Universal Mind [...]

The 4th | Photography With The Minneapolis Police | Day 1

I had the amazing opportunity to ride along with Sergeant Gary Nelson of the 1st precinct on Friday night.  The experience was, to say the least, eye opening.  I’m really hoping that I get to do this again – in fact, I’m hoping I can make it into a personal project.  I have a new [...]